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western poison ivy

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western poison ivy is a plant that can grow as a vine or a small shrub. It has shiny green leaves that can turn red in the fall. Be careful, as touching it can make your skin itchy!

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The western poison ivy typically grows as a low shrub or groundcover, but can also be a climbing vine. It has shiny green leaves arranged in sets of three leaflets, which turn brilliant red or orange in fall. Small, whitish berries are produced in clusters.

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

4/5 · Hoch

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Interessante Fakten

Burning poison ivy can send its oily smoke into your lungs, causing internal rashes!

The rash from poison ivy isn't contagious, it's an allergic reaction to the oil!

The sticky oil can stay active on tools, clothes, and pets for many years!

This plant is surprisingly related to tasty cashews and sweet mangoes!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Defense Oil

Western poison ivy has a special oil called urushiol that helps it defend against animals that might try to eat its leaves.

Fähigkeit

Shape-Shifter Growth

Western poison ivy can grow as a low plant, a shrub, or a climbing vine, helping it survive in many places.

Fähigkeit

Birdy Snacks

Western poison ivy produces white berries that birds safely eat, helping spread its seeds far and wide.

Maße und Details

Höhe
20-100 cm
Ausbreitung
50-300 cm
Blütengröße
0.2-0.5 cm
Blütezeit
Late spring to early summer
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Hoch
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Safely browses its leaves.

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Eats its white berries.

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar from its flowers.

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Auch bekannt als

Poison Ivy

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

4/5 · Hoch

Do not touch poison ivy, as it can make your skin itchy and uncomfortable.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von western poison ivy?

20-100 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von western poison ivy?

50-300 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von western poison ivy?

0.2-0.5 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von western poison ivy?

Late spring to early summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von western poison ivy?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von western poison ivy?

Hoch

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von western poison ivy?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von western poison ivy?

Insekten

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